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Ministry of Women and Child Development
MASI Portal for Monitoring CHILD CARE HOMES
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights  has developed an application ‘MASI’ - Monitoring App for Seamless Inspection for real time monitoring of the Child Care Institutions  and their inspection mechanism across the country. The effective and efficient functioning of the mechanism for inspection of CCIs provided under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015  and synchronous monitoring of the system is the rationale behind developing this comprehensive application. The app is linked to the monitoring Portal where the automatic reports are generated. ‘MASI’ enables unified inspections by Child Welfare Committees , State Inspection Committees, District Inspection Committees, Members of Juvenile Justice Boards  and State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights  as laid down under the JJ Act, 2015. It serves as a single platform for inspections of all the CCIs across the country by any of the above stated authorities. Regular follow-up is done before and after the completion of cycle of inspection. The complete reports are automatically generated on the Portal as soon as the questionnaire is filled and submitted by the authority. 4268 inspections, as on 24.07.2023, have been completed on MASI Portal by 32 States/UTs.
The Juvenile Justice  Act, 2015, makes it mandatory to establish at least one Child Welfare Committee  in each district as the authority to dispose of cases for the care, protection, treatment, development and rehabilitation of children in need of care & protection and to provide for their basic needs and protection of human rights. The composition and functioning of the CWC is in accordance with the Juvenile Justice  Act, 2015 and Rules thereof. Mission Vatsalya Scheme provides infrastructure and financial support to the States/UTs for facilitating setting up of CWC in every district and to ensure their effective functioning. The CWC performs functions and Roles as laid down in Juvenile Justice Act, 2015/ Rules as amended from time to time.
As per Mission Vatsalya Scheme Guideline, financial support of Rs.9,25,800/- is provided for setting up of two rooms of 300 sq. ft. for the CWC in the Children Home / VatsalyaSadan  along with offices for JJB and CWC within single premises for implementation of the JJ Act) for which grants for construction are sanctioned under the Scheme. Where an existing Children Home has the required space available within the premises, the same is provided to the CWC. However, in district where there is no Children Home or the existing Children Home has no space for the CWC, funds are provided under the Mission Vatsalya Scheme for renting suitable premises for the CWC. CWC holds its sittings in one room while the other room is used as a waiting area for Children and their families.
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.
President's Secretariat
PRESS COMMUNIQUE
The President of India is pleased to make the following appointments:-
 Shri Ganga Prasad, Governor of Sikkim is appointed to discharge the functions of the Governor of Manipur, in addition to his own duties, during the absence on leave of Dr. Najma A. Heptulla, Governor of Manipur.
 Brig.  B. D. Mishra , Governor of Arunachal Pradesh to discharge the functions of the Governor of Mizoram, in addition to his own duties, during the absence on leave of Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, Governor of Mizoram.
2. The above appointments will take effect from the dates they assume charge of their respective offices.
Ministry of Railways
Successful trainees of the first batch under Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana  get self-employment toolkits and certificates
Indian Railways’ Production Unit, Banaras Locomotive Works awards 54 trainees toolkits and certificates after completion of 100-hour training program in Technical Trades
Trainees have expressed a lot of satisfaction upon completion of training
 on 13.10.2021. This marks the culmination of the 100-hour training program organized by BLW for training of the first batch, in Technical Trades viz. Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, and Welder, under Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana . Total 54 trainees received toolkits and certificates on 13.10.2021. Trainees have expressed lot of satisfaction of completion training. They have found training to be useful, complementing their existing knowledge and in enhancing their self-confidence.
RKVY program was launched on 17.09.2021 by Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hon’ble Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics & Information Technology. RKVY program empowers local youth by way of providing entry level training in Industry relevant skills through Railway Training Institutes. This program seeks to take forward the vision of the PM to give confidence to the youth of this country, as a part of 75 years of Azadi Ka Mahotsav. The RKVY program is under aegis of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikasa Yojana  – a scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship  to achieve vision of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat. Total 50,000 Youths will be trained over period of three years in 75 Railway Training Institutes, spread all across India.
Banaras Locomotive Works has been entrusted as nodal agency for implementation of RKVY program. Course content and Assessment procedure for Training has been developed by Banaras Locomotive Works.
Trainees for the RKVY program are selected through open advertisement and transparent short-listing mechanism. Trainees have undergone 100 hours of practical and theoretical training. Subsequent to training, all trainees have undergone a standardized assessment and successful trainees are awarded certificate.
Banaras Locomotive Works has taken a unique initiative to provide toolkits relevant to Trainees’ trade to all successful trainees. This toolkit will help trainees to enhance their skills and self-confidence. This toolkit will also help trainees to utilize their learnings, capacity for self-employment as well as employability in various industries. These Toolkits have been dated by Industry partner under Corporate Social Responsibility .
Ministry of Railways
During month long special drive in April 2023, Railway Protection Force disrupted more than 42 illegal softwares, arrested 955 touts, developers, and retailers of such illegal softwares
RPF organized several drives to create awareness among public about the consequences of stone pelting
The Railway Protection Force  remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguard railway passengers, passenger areas, and railway property through continuous measures -preemptive, preventive as well as detective. Beyond this mandate, RPF also shoulders additional responsibilities in the interest of assisting railways in smooth operation of trains, helping passengers in distress and aiding law enforcement agencies for apprehension of fleeing suspects by trains.
In keeping with its mission to enhance railway security, RPF launched a month-long Pan India special drive during April 2023 to address two critical challenges to railway security. The first was to identify criminals involved in touting, including the touting of railway e-tickets, and take suitable action against them under provisions of the law. The second drive was to identify black spots and vulnerable trains prone to incidents of stone pelting and take all necessary measures to curb this menace.
During the drive, RPF personnel conducted regular inspections at railway stations, reservation counters and online content to detect and apprehend unauthorized ticket booking agents. RPF personnel also educated the public on the dangers of booking tickets through unauthorized agents and encouraged them to use legitimate means to purchase tickets. As a result of these efforts, the RPF disrupted more than 42 illegal softwares with the arrest of 955 touts, developers, super sellers, sellers, and retailers of such illegal softwares.
Further, the RPF observed a sudden surge in incidents of stone pelting on running trains, which posed a serious threat to the safety and security of travelling passengers. In response, the RPF organized several drives to create awareness among public about the consequences of stone pelting by working closely with local authorities and village administrations, such as Gram Panchayats and their representatives, schools, settlements along the track, and colleges. Notices and pamphlets were published in newspapers, and leaflets were distributed among the public to raise awareness of this issue. In addition, RPF took several other measures, such as supplementing deployment at black spots, train escorting, and a drive against trespassers, leading to the apprehension of 2773 individuals under the provisions of the Railways Act. Special coordination meetings were also organized with police, intelligence agencies, and other law enforcement agencies in this regard, resulting in the arrest of 84 persons for committing this offence.
The Railway Protection Force is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of railway passengers, and the success of this month-long special drive is a testament to its unwavering commitment to this mission. The RPF will continue to undertake similar initiatives in the future to ensure security across India's railway network.
Ministry of Defence
ARMY CHIEF VISITS ARMY TRAINING COMMAND AT SHIMLA
The Chief of the Army Staff, General MM Naravane visited the Shimla based Army Training Command  on 25 June 2021. He was briefed on a range of issues including strategic - military futures, doctrinal corrections, operational challenges and preparedness, technological infusion and training pedagogy.
The COAS was apprised about a number of initiatives being undertaken to maximise the effectiveness of the Indian Army and steps taken to make professional military education  more contemporary and responsive to current challenges.
General Naravane also called on His Excellency Shri Bandaru Dattatraya, the Hon’ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh and discussed issues of mutual interest.
Later, the Army Chief and the President Army Wives Welfare Association  interacted and honoured the Next of Kin of Sepoy Ankush, Sena Medal , who had made the supreme sacrifice during the Galwan standoff on the Northern borders in June 2020.
The COAS is scheduled to return to New Delhi on 26 June 2021.
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Ministry of Science & Technology
Priority areas with scientific importance of India and Germany need to be aligned: DST Secretary
Secretary, Department of Science and Technology  Dr. S Chadrasekhar stressed on aligning the priority areas with the scientific importance of India and Germany at an online webinar conducted as part of the outreach activity to promote recently launched call for proposals for International Research & Training Group between DST and DFG.
The priority areas include Sustainable Energy Technologies , Environment and Clean Technologies, Biobased Economy, Bio-based materials for different applications, Food & Agri Technologies, Affordable Healthcare , Technologies for Advanced Manufacturing and Integration of AI and Machine Learning in all domains.
Prof. Dr. Katja Becker, President, DFG, German Research Foundation, highlighted that the programme will be a beacon for Indo-German partnerships. It will create strong research collaboration through bottom-up approach to address global challenges.
Shri S.K. Varshney, Head, International Cooperation Division, DST, suggested that this program will not only achieve a larger objective but also train and build capacity among the scientist and researchers in a way that will be instrumental in facing other scientific challenges of the future.
Dr. Katja Fettelschoß, Deputy Head of Division Research Careers, DFG, hoped that this new platform will build a long-term partnership between India and Germany and participation of young researchers to this program should be promoted.
Over 80 participants from Universities and institutions from both countries were present in this online webinar of IRTG and discussed their queries with the officials from the International Division of DST  and DFG  about the details of application process under joint IRTG call.
Prime Minister's Office
PM chairs Annual General Meeting of Nehru Memorial Museum & Library Society
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has chaired the Annual General Meeting of NMML Society where he emphasised on encouraging research, scholarship among the youth and making history more appealing. The Prime Minister also discussed ways to make the PM-Sangrahalaya more popular among youngsters.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“Chaired the Annual General Meeting of NMML Society. Emphasised on encouraging research, scholarship among the youth and making history more appealing. Also discussed ways to make the PM-Sangrahalaya more popular among youngsters.
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Ministry of Minority Affairs
IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHEMES FOR MINORITIES
The Government has implemented various schemes for the welfare and upliftment of every strata, including minorities, specially the economically weaker and lesser privileged sections of the society, through various schemes of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Women and Child Development and Ministry of Rural Development.
Ministry of Minority Affairs specifically implements various schemes across the country for socio-economic and educational empowerment of the six  centrally notified minority communities. The schemes/programmes implemented by the Ministry during last three years are as under:
 Educational Empowerment Schemes
 Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme
 Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme
 Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship Scheme
 Employment and Economic Empowerment Schemes
 Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan 
 Equity to National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation  for providing concessional loans to minorities.
 Special Schemes
 Jiyo Parsi: A scheme for reversing the population decline of Parsis in India.
 Qaumi Waqf Board Taraqqiati Scheme  and Shahari Waqf Sampatti Vikas Yojana .
 Infrastructure Development Schemes
 Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram 
Scheme- wise and year-wise details of funds allocated and number of beneficiaries during the last three years and current year are available on the website of the Ministry i.e. www.minorityaffairs.gov.in. The Ministry maintains data of community wise beneficiaries only for the scholarship schemes.
The benefits of the welfare schemes meant for the minority communities are being availed of by the eligible beneficiaries and in order to ensure that the benefits of the schemes implemented for minorities actually reach the intended beneficiaries, efforts have been made to further improve the monitoring mechanisms of the Ministry for better control and implementation of the Schemes.
The scholarship amount/ stipend/ financial assistance under various schemes of this Ministry including skilling is released directly into the account of beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer  mode. Further, the Scholarship schemes are being implemented through the National Scholarship Portal  which has features of sanity check, avoiding de-duplication, thereby resulting in elimination of middlemen, ghost beneficiaries etc.
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram  has been revised from financial year 2022-23 for implementation in all districts of the country. A mobile app PMJVK Bhuvan has been developed for Geo-tagging of all the assets created under PMJVK and capturing the project specific attributes including photographs of different stages of construction/completion of projects for better implementation/ monitoring of the projects under PMJVK.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19
Six cases with high viral load have been detected during sample testing in Agra. These are the ones who have come in contact with the COVID-19 patient from New Delhi, reported yesterday. They have been kept in isolation. Their samples are being sent to NIV, Pune for confirmation.
Contact tracing of the persons who have come in contact with these six persons is also simultaneously being done through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Program  network.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
35 countries participated in the first ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair 
The foundation of Cooperatives sector was laid by Shri Sardar Patel; the Cooperative sector should be self regulatory: Shri Piyush Goyal
Union Minister for Commerce and Industries Shri Piyush Goyal has called for discipline and professionalism in the cooperative sector. He also recalled while addressing the closing ceremony of “India International Cooperative Trade Fair’  in New Delhi today that the foundation of the cooperative movement was laid by Sardar Patel. The Minister expressed happiness that the foot fall at the IICTF has been more than 35 thousand and the trade enquires were more than 4 thousand, a number of VVIPs like Governors, Chief Ministers other Ministers and foreign dignitaries attended the fair. Stating that there should be an International framework for expansion of the cooperatives Shri Goyal gave ideas on how indigenous and ethnic products produced by cooperatives can be marketed on e-commerce platforms.
Over one billion people around the world are members of a cooperative. More than 12% of humanity is part of any of the 3 million cooperatives in the world. Financial cooperatives serve 13 per cent of the world population while agricultural cooperatives produce 50 per cent of global agriculture output implying immense potential that exists in the sector for global trade.
At the 3 day IICTF 75 MoUs were signed. Thematic sessions were held on Globalisation of Cooperative Trade, Cooperative Banking and Financial Inclusion, Empowerment of Youth and Women through Cooperatives, Agro-processing Ecosystem through Cooperatives, Agri-Tech and Climate Smart Agriculture through cooperatives, Cooperatives as Cost Effective and Efficient Service providers, Big Data and Cyber Security in Cooperative Sector, Dairy Cooperative Opportunities for Value Addition and Trade and Farm Mechanisation and Inputs Supply- Role of Cooperatives.
In line with Government’s focus on programmes like Start-up India and Stand-up India aimed at young entrepreneurs with new and innovative ideas, National Cooperative Development Corporation  has formulated Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme 2019 which was also launched at the fair. Sahakar Bharati, the single largest organisation focusing on enlightening masses about the benefit of cooperative movement also show cased and launched their brand ‘Simplydesi’ which will provide good marketing and branding opportunities for cooperatives.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Improving Organic Farming
Government of India has been promoting organic farming under two dedicated schemes namely Mission Organic Value Chain Development North Eastern Region  and ParamparagatKrishiVikasYojana  since 2015 through State Governments. Under these schemes, support is provided for formation of farmers’ clusters/ Farmer Producer Organization; input procurement, value addition including postharvest infrastructure creation, packaging, branding, publicity, transportation, organic fairs etc. Organic Farming is also supported under other schemes vizRashtriyaKrishiVikasYojana  and Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture , Network Project on Organic Farming under ICAR. Third party certification of organic farming is promoted by Agriculture Processed Food and Export Development Authority , Ministry of Commerce.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Lok Sabha today.
UPSC
Central Industrial Security Force Assistant Commandants  Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2019
Based on the result of the written part of the Central Industrial Security Force Assistant Commandants  Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2019 held on 03.03.2019 and the interviews for Personality Test held from 05.08.2019 to 08.08.2019, following is the list, in order of merit, of candidates who have been recommended for appointment to the post of Assistant Commandants  in the Central Industrial Security Force.
The number of vacancies reported by the Government for the year 2019 is as under:
A total number of 10 candidates have been recommended for appointment as per the following break-up:
Appointment to the said post in the Central Industrial Security Force will be made according to the number of vacancies available and due consideration to the provisions contained in the Rules for the Examination.
Union Public Service Commission has a “Facilitation Counter” near Examination Hall in its campus. Candidates can obtain any information/clarification regarding their examination/recruitment on the working days between 1000 hrs. to 1700 hrs. in person or over Telephone Numbers 011-23385271/23381125. Result will also be available on the Commission’s website http/www.upsc.gov.in. Marks sheet is expected to be available on the website after around fifteen days from the date of publication of result for a period of forty-five days.
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Ministry of Defence
Visit of Nepal Army Chief to India
General Purna Chandra Thapa, Chief of the Army Staff, Nepal Army will be visiting India from 12 to 15 January 2019 on his first official bilateral visit after taking over the command of the Nepal Army. Based on an age old tradition existing between the armies of both countries, the Nepal Army Chief is being conferred with the Honorary Rank of ‘General of Indian Army’ by the Hon’ble President of India on 12 January 2019 at Darbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhawan.
During the visit General Purna Chandra Thapa shall be interacting with senior Indian Army hierarchy and shall be visiting formations based at Jaipur and Lucknow. The visit symbolies the deep-rooted military to military ties and shall be a platform to further strengthen the defence cooperation between the two armies.
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Ministry of Defence
Incident onboard INS Ranvir at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai
Mumbai : 18 January, 2022
In an unfortunate incident today at Naval Dockyard Mumbai, three naval personnel succumbed to injuries caused by an explosion in an internal compartment onboard INS Ranvir. The ship's crew responded immediately and quickly brought the situation under control. No major material damage has been reported.
INS Ranvir was on cross coast operational deployment from the Eastern Naval Command since Nov 2021 and was due to return to base port shortly. A Board of inquiry has been ordered to investigate into the cause.
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